GifGafIsTheBestGaf
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so crazy, cant wait next weeks episode and for the game as well when it comes out.
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Spring Anime 2015 |OT| The Disappearance of YEAARRT!
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so crazy, cant wait next weeks episode and for the game as well when it comes out.
crunchy pass
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I havent noticed any differences although recently Ive been getting a lot of Aniplex/pony canyon stuff which is expensive already.
nintendoman58
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Nobody.
Everything was screwed up so bad that the only thing that I wanted out of the show at that point was for the fighting to stop.
I can't wait to read your reaction to episode 25.
Everything is always cheapest when you preorder like the day they go up. They usually get raised shortly after.
Like, my Captain Earth part 1 BD is only $30, where the price is much more now.
I'll bet they're going to have higher non-sale prices though.
gashikunFLCL
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Oh, I'll agree that Code Geass was always silly and never realistic in the first place. But that is honestly what the staff wanted to make: an over-the-top soap opera with a little bit of everything.
I think the series manages to exploit its own craziness for fun and still remains pretty interesting at its core. Those who can roll with the twists and turns without losing their heads, which varies from person to person, can in fact be rewarded with some genuinely good stuff beneath the nuttiness. If that weren't the case, you would not see a huge range of audience reactions, from totally negative to totally positive and every degree between both extremes. It tends to polarize people.
phoenix296
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Show by Rock 05
What happened...
What happened...
PshycoNinja
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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion 25
What...? This whole situation blows.
What...? This whole situation blows.
Why is Kallen acting surprised? She was told a while ago that he wasn't Japanese. So then why is she freaking out. Why is Suzaku.... Nevermind, he has a right to be pissed. All of this was just so... Avoidable...
Nobody.
Everything was screwed up so bad that the only thing that I wanted out of the show at that point was for the fighting to stop.
I can't wait to read your reaction to episode 25.
You are mean, you're just setting this poor sap up for season 2 and the BS that entitles lol
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Yeah but Lelouch already chose his path. And he fucked up. Now he has to continue down the same path he locked himself in.
I don't know if you want to read other opinions at length right now, but I think she has a very valid reason.
The problem isn't Zero's nationality at all. It's how Lelouch is treating everybody and how the truth doesn't match her preexisting image of Zero. Don't you think he is acting like a full villain right now? What about abandoning his troops in battle? His words to Kallen aren't exactly very inspiring here. That's certainly not how a good leader should behave, even compared to his previous record, so she has a right to be shocked in my opinion.
As for the situation as a whole, it's certainly chaotic. This series just loves that. But I don't think it was truly avoidable, considering the personalities involved.
Lelouch is not going to abandon Nunnally, because he is still too immature for that. Moreover, Lelouch is to blame for all this by intentionally planning to ruin Euphemia's life (the guy had a last minute change of heart, but set up everything for a revolt beforehand...so the accident just put his original plan into motion).
To answer your earlier question...who were you rooting for before? The protagonist is basically a supervillain, although an interesting one with good intentions. Yet this isn't a story about clear-cut "good guys" on either side. Not even Suzaku (who is also fairly complex yet also annoying), but there are folks who do manage to root for him instead. That is also something people tend to be divided about, including those who like neither, in practice.
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Meganee has an entire army of clones, and she didn't take action on Aromageddon's mental deception until now. During a sports competition for entry into the now-completed Dream Theater, which, in line with my previous theories, can only mean one thing. She's fine with them trying their hand at rudimentary villain schemes, until it interfere with one of her schemes. Then it's personal. You can't out-trick a goddess.
Especially one who sets up a sweet limbo game like that. Good on you for trying, Chanko. I'm not gonna fault ya. If the old performance hall was the Tower of Babel, then this one must be... I need time to research my biblical history to find something that's not completely shoehorned in. Please hold.
If Bear has already realized that he's been tricked, I hope Rabbit does the same. Unless they think the curse is on a delay and can only be solved by forming the five-man teams required for Meganee's machinations. Does Solami Smile cease to be after that point? Or will Lala play the heavens to her own ends and recruit Aromageddon into her ranks? Because Mikan is really dang athletic, while Aroma, for all her trickery, just flat out gave up on running after crossing the finish line and relied on Mikan to drag her the whole way. No wonder she relies on mind games - anything more strenuous than the idol dancing she does (and that's pretty dang strenuous) takes her out completely.
Loved the cameos by New-Mew and Miss Kyupikon, both failing spectacularly in their own ways. Makoto Moriwaki needs more love. The Solami Smile part of the first batch of episodes is drawing to a close, and the new music and graphics for the Dream Theater are kinda cool. the new Cinderella Making Drama seems inspired by the similar castles Falulu used, which makes me wonder if Falulu's Wind is affecting the course of events.
Next week: Dorothy and Shion butt heads once more, leaving Leona no choice but to appeal to his sister and his best friend with the greatest weapon in his arsenal. PASSION.
Meganee has an entire army of clones, and she didn't take action on Aromageddon's mental deception until now. During a sports competition for entry into the now-completed Dream Theater, which, in line with my previous theories, can only mean one thing. She's fine with them trying their hand at rudimentary villain schemes, until it interfere with one of her schemes. Then it's personal. You can't out-trick a goddess.
Especially one who sets up a sweet limbo game like that. Good on you for trying, Chanko. I'm not gonna fault ya. If the old performance hall was the Tower of Babel, then this one must be... I need time to research my biblical history to find something that's not completely shoehorned in. Please hold.
If Bear has already realized that he's been tricked, I hope Rabbit does the same. Unless they think the curse is on a delay and can only be solved by forming the five-man teams required for Meganee's machinations. Does Solami Smile cease to be after that point? Or will Lala play the heavens to her own ends and recruit Aromageddon into her ranks? Because Mikan is really dang athletic, while Aroma, for all her trickery, just flat out gave up on running after crossing the finish line and relied on Mikan to drag her the whole way. No wonder she relies on mind games - anything more strenuous than the idol dancing she does (and that's pretty dang strenuous) takes her out completely.
Loved the cameos by New-Mew and Miss Kyupikon, both failing spectacularly in their own ways. Makoto Moriwaki needs more love. The Solami Smile part of the first batch of episodes is drawing to a close, and the new music and graphics for the Dream Theater are kinda cool. the new Cinderella Making Drama seems inspired by the similar castles Falulu used, which makes me wonder if Falulu's Wind is affecting the course of events.
Next week: Dorothy and Shion butt heads once more, leaving Leona no choice but to appeal to his sister and his best friend with the greatest weapon in his arsenal. PASSION.
I just noticed that for Sentai it use to be $35.99 for non sub and $41.99 for sub (before any type of sale). Now it's $38.99 for non sub
cj_iwakura
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More like a mercy killing.
Tye The Czar
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High School DxD BorN - 05
So far, I've been astonished at how much the anime has improved compared to last 2 seasons. My major issues with those were the horribly out-of-place ecchi scenes and nudity during tense and dramatic moments. The scene where
was done especially tastefully.
My only major problem so far(aside from the omission of the Gremory vs. Sitri Rating Game) is Rossweise's characterization. In the novels, she's much more worried about pinching pennies than her "I don't have a boyfriend FUCK it sucks to be me!" anime counterpart. It veers into the cliched virgin teacher (
).
Knowing that this season is 3 volumes mashed together, they do a surprisingly bang up job with the compression.
This year, among all the harems so far, High School DxD still stands above its rival's corpses who stay with the status quo(Nisekoi or are a shallow, inferior clone(Testament of Sister New Devil).
So far, I've been astonished at how much the anime has improved compared to last 2 seasons. My major issues with those were the horribly out-of-place ecchi scenes and nudity during tense and dramatic moments. The scene where
Akeno was trying to have sex with Issei to forget her trauma
My only major problem so far(aside from the omission of the Gremory vs. Sitri Rating Game) is Rossweise's characterization. In the novels, she's much more worried about pinching pennies than her "I don't have a boyfriend FUCK it sucks to be me!" anime counterpart. It veers into the cliched virgin teacher (
Rossweise will become a teacher at the end of this arc
Knowing that this season is 3 volumes mashed together, they do a surprisingly bang up job with the compression.
This year, among all the harems so far, High School DxD still stands above its rival's corpses who stay with the status quo(Nisekoi
or are a shallow, inferior clone(Testament of Sister New Devil).PshycoNinja
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Code Geass R2 1
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Haha, yes.
Interesting, I guess this will probably become the new norm then.
I'll be looking out for the TRSI listings when they do their press release this month and see if they change those initial day-one listings as well. There are quite a few products I have pre-ordered from Sentai and Funimation that are about $10-15 more now than what I pre-ordered them at.
Edit: Actually looking at it now, i've saved almost $50 just from pre-ordering the stuff right when it goes up.
PshycoNinja
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I feel nothing.
I survived School Days. I can survive anything.
It's certainly... A thing.
Hahaha. I guess not.
Well sure but that doesn't mean it's incredibly messed up.
She was freaking out before
Suzaku shot off his mask. But going by episode one of the second season I don't think it's really changed anything between them.
I am already there...
Joyful
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I had the same reaction
ShinRPGamer
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No backing out now. Keep watching.
Well, I did tell you this series could be like a soap opera. Hope you don't find that too frustrating, because it's not going to change.
Even so, I think you should watch a little more before saying that.
I believe she was following Suzaku into that cave, and visibly reacted to seeing Lelouch when the mask got shot off. If the guy had told her the right things, she would have calmed down. But Lelouch isn't one to explain his emotional baggage to others (most of the time).
As a matter of fact, it has THE moment. I think you've realized as much by reading what other people have to say.
Admittedly, you may not get anything out of it at this point.
AquaWateria
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Amen brother this is AOTS for me, no competition. It's been a long time since I've seen an anime with a nonlinear storytelling format and it's so good. Who needs a overarching plot when you have a diverse cast filled with personality and a world that's full of life. The direction is brilliant and top notch, that's based Matsumoto Rie for ya.
PshycoNinja
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Code Geass R2 2
So... Are they just doing the first two episodes of season 1 just with a season 2 flair?
Also I have so many questions...I don't know where to begin...
And holy batman the plot twists going on here. What??? WHHHHAAAATTTT?!?! How far down does this rabbit hole go?
So... Are they just doing the first two episodes of season 1 just with a season 2 flair?
Also I have so many questions...I don't know where to begin...
And holy batman the plot twists going on here. What??? WHHHHAAAATTTT?!?! How far down does this rabbit hole go?
MetroidPrimeRib
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I've heard that they did this because they moved channels and it had been a while so they needed to explain stuff to new viewers
You're gonna need to watch Nunnally in Wonderland after to find out how deep the rabbit hole went
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As far as that Alice and Wonderland parody they made.
phoenix296
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The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan 03-05
Haruhi is the worst. #teamnagato
Haruhi is the worst. #teamnagato
ShinRPGamer
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So deep that R2 isn't even the bottom of it.
MetroidPrimeRib
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If you are somehow implying Geass isn't enjoyable then you are wrong
phoenix296
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Talking shit about Geass on twitter gets you in trouble.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
*high five*
Perhaps the greatest "troll" in the series is how there is a reasonably satisfactory outcome. Give or take. I can't guarantee everyone will like it, but past experience suggests the statistical odds are usually in its favor. Honestly, I prefer Code Geass being that way. I can think of far too many other shows where the exact opposite is true and my lasting impressions of those are more negative, not more positive, in the long run.
Oh, its enjoyable all right, but for all the wrong season.
It did have a an ending, but the path to that outcome was so ridiculous, I just couldn't bear it anymore. For a show that started with a serious tone of deceive and politics, the way that 2nd season took turn was just very outlandish and it just felt that the creator just pulled something out of their assess in order to get the train rolling.
I guess I had a different expectation, but it just deviated so much from being simply ''Death Note in space'' which I thought was what it should end as.
But you are correct in saying that people with no heads up will more or less enjoy it for its sheer.... adventure. To have no expectation, and to not know what to expect is the way to approach this series.
Speaking of which, I am mid-way through Shinsekai Yori, and I am sad to say that I am not enjoying it as much as I thought. The adventure aspect of it seems to be jumping from one occasion to another in an archaic manner and the overarching main-plot is just happening very slowly.
This is one of those show, I would have enjoyed it when I was younger, and when I had patience and time, but now that I am spoiled by Hollywood and American TV shows, where a lot seems to be happing every minute or so, this shows seems very slow in its reveal and going through it seems like a slug-paced progression.
Hope it gets better towards the end!
This is one of those show, I would have enjoyed it when I was younger, and when I had patience and time, but now that I am spoiled by Hollywood and American TV shows, where a lot seems to be happing every minute or so, this shows seems very slow in its reveal and going through it seems like a slug-paced progression.
Hope it gets better towards the end!
MetroidPrimeRib
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Blood Blockade Battlefront 05
All this German and Spanish makes me feel like I'm watching Bleach.
Decided to watch this episode since people liked it a lot. It's okay. Guess I'll stick with it, though.
If they are the wrong reasons then I dunno what the right ones are
All this German and Spanish makes me feel like I'm watching Bleach.
Decided to watch this episode since people liked it a lot. It's okay. Guess I'll stick with it, though.
If they are the wrong reasons then I dunno what the right ones are
Not wrong per say, more like misrepresent.
SSY does not reveal its secrets quickly, however the final arc has a fast pacing as everything that has been building up starts to happen. It really is worth sticking with it.
Yeah, so I have been told. I am kind of excited of how it unfolds in the very lest!
Both series have magnificent bastard protagonists and some form of mind games, but Death Note does not have a character like Lloyd. Or Orange. Or Emperor Wakamoto. Or Nina. Or Arthur the Cat. Or Mao. Or Pizza Hut. Compared to Ryuk and L, for instance, this is way sillier. I would say that is rather telling of where their respective priorities are located. I can sympathize with your annoyance at R2, which does dial it up, but the very nature of Code Geass is to be more of a soap operatic variety show and thus rather less realistic in comparison.
Folks tend to think of Death Note meets Gundam SEED, not entirely unfairly, but what they should really have in mind are the likes of Gun X Sword and s-CRY-ed, which are from the same director. Structurally and stylistic speaking, you can draw more compelling parallels between them upon close examination. What, Lelouch has a serious quest for revenge as his goal? So does Van. But that doesn't stop them from being involved in ridiculous situations...even when they meet their respective targets (who are, in turn, threatening yet too amusing to never laugh at/with).
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Punchline 04
I dunno this is still just okay to me. The preview is hilarious though
I dunno this is still just okay to me. The preview is hilarious though
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